How do you cope up with the death of 2 Loved Ones?

Singapore
November 9, 2007 1:10am CST
Hi,mylot friends. Pls.comfort me. Just last month 4th of October, my dad passed away. I was able to take it with God's strength. But just last night, my sister passed away too. I don't know.I am so devastated I just wana cry out loud.I am in Singapore..and my family is in Cebu. I be flying back in Cebu this Monday hopeful if I could secure myself a cheap ticket. It's so sad, I am in great debt with the hospitalisation of my dad and funeral expenses..and now..my sis..both of them gone.. I am still keeping my faith with the Lord, our God. For I know He has his own plans for me. I am posting this to let it all out. ..thanks for the replies.
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@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
9 Nov 07
I'm not good in consoling, I think God have plan for you and time will heal and I don't thingk that your dad and sister will like to see you behaving like that. Brace up dinxcarin.
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• Singapore
9 Nov 07
Thanks. lynnchua. I know they wouldn't like me feeling and looking this way. But I have to feel the moment.I haven;t spent time with them for such a long time because I am here abroad. And it's so sad , the only time i would be able to see them is in the coffin.:(
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• Singapore
10 Nov 07
it's a good positive attitude.But I never thought of it that way..Thanks lynnchua..
@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
9 Nov 07
Why don't you think it this way, you are lucky enough to be able to see them in their coffin. Some people may not even get a chance to see their love ones when they pass away not even in their coffin.
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• India
9 Nov 07
Tragic it is,.. dinxcarin.. None can or no words can indemnify your loss. I recollect these lines i read some where,.." GRIEF BOUNCE WHERE IT FALLS,.. BUT NOT WITH HOLLOWNESS,.. BUT WITH WEIGHT." Dont lose your Faith in God.. Trust him, He will Give you all strength to withstand your loss and anguish. I pray god,let the soul of your Dad and Sister rest in peace. Take care friend.
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• Singapore
10 Nov 07
Thanls saivenkaat...right now ..all i am doing is drawing strenght from Him...telling and reminding Him always to keep holding onto me. Thanks for the prayers too..I needed that.
• India
10 Nov 07
Okay dear, take care.. and trust God to the Core..
@slickcut (8141)
• United States
9 Nov 07
I am so sorry about your two loved ones,actually there is not a lot anyone can do..It is an awful thing to lose your loved ones, and so close togeather is very hard...In Sept we lost my childrens Dad, and we are still in the grieving process,and you are too at this point...We are finding it very hard to believe this has happened to our family.The one thing that really helps is to cry,do not hold back your grief,for crying helps to releave the pressure and grief that you are feeling now...I know you are very sad right now, and grieving is a process we must all go through when losing a loved one,it feels like your world is just crashing down around you.It helps to try and keep yourself busy and try not to think to much right now.Just pray and ask God to give you the strength to go through what you are going through right now..My daughters have found strength in talking to their Dad as if he was just right here with them...In time you will recover,and will get back to normal but now you have a very heavy heart,and thats just how it is...Just try and understand in your mind that they are not really gone but have only went to another plane and they are with God now, and they are happier with him than they were here.God Bless and keep you....God is taking care of them and he has them in his hands and that is the best hands they can be in...
• Singapore
10 Nov 07
So sad to hear about your husband too slickcut..I don't know what to say. Though how many times I tried to keep myself busy..the thought of losing them just creep in adn I am left staring at the wall..blankly.. Then I pray..I just keep praying...Guess, it's the one and only best to do now for me.. Yesterday, I was attacked by migraine because of crying too much..and it feels so awful.Wish the pain could just go away just like.
@wisedragon (2325)
• Philippines
9 Nov 07
If you know they were good and did good during their life, then you would be comforted by the fact that they are in a happy place now. No more pain, no more problems. Just eternal happiness in the company of our Lord. I will say a prayer for them.
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• Singapore
10 Nov 07
thanks wisedragon. Thanks for the assurance. They were good. and I am expecting to see them in heaven someday. At the back of my mind, they are happy now chatting with the Lord.. My sister was very close to my dad.And when he passed away, my sis was really deeply saddened about it..somehow, at least for now they are together...
• United States
9 Nov 07
dear friend dinxcarin, i'm so sorry to hear what is going on with u be sure to keep in touch with us when you fly back to cebu monday, you know your welfare is in our hearts. to lose a father, like i have is devastating, and to lose your sister last night that is so tragic. write me privately back dinxcarin this weekend ok. u r friend stanzi2007
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• Singapore
10 Nov 07
Hi stanzi. Thanks a lot for keeping me in your mind ..If in CEbu i am not be able to go online much. but will sure write to you and keep in touch..Thanks .
• Brazil
9 Nov 07
Stay calm everything will sure, God writes some lines for cakes and you and your family will be very happy, and God bless you.
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• Singapore
10 Nov 07
Thanks romulouco..Hope to get that piece of cake real soon. I'm kinda weary..but will keep holding on.
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
9 Nov 07
dinxcarin I am so sorry that you have to go through this pain. I don't know what you are going through but you have my sympthy and care. Just remember that God will not let go of you ever. It is we that sometimes let go of God. Maybe you can look at their deaths as a release from pain. Remember that when Jesus comes back for us we will see all out loved ones again and they will have perfect bodies and this is what you can look forward to.
• Singapore
9 Nov 07
Thanks deebomb..You are right. It is we that let go of God.Once we experience alot of trouble and all mess in life. That's why I am praying hard on Him not to ever let me go. Because I know how it is to be far away from Him. Though sometimes I couldn't help but question Him for all of these...ask a lot of 'whys' and thought of just backing out from Him...It's hard..but I will try to live with it for the moment. For this too shall come to pass.. I am looking forward for that rapture too. and someday be able to reunite with them in their perfect bodies.
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@naty1941 (2336)
• United States
9 Nov 07
My dear it is very difficult to cope when two of your loved ones die one after another. Try to develop a support system and if you don't have one where you live talk to your minister, priest, personal physician and anyone that will listen. Also if it gets to be too much for you then get some counseling or psychotherapy. Take care.
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• Singapore
10 Nov 07
Thanks Naty..I used to listen to my pastor's sermon on my ipod.When my sis passed away , I tried to let go of it for awhile and have stopped listening for a day or two. Because I was disappointed and confused.. Just this morning.I tried to listen to His songs again and somehow it eases the pain.I don't know why...I feel the relief in me...hope this will continue to wrap me til I am able to endure the pain.
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• India
9 Nov 07
I record my condolence on seeing the content of the discussion. Having full Faith in GOD,You will get "HIS" help definitely.Yes we are not aware of "HIS" plas. But be confident,you will get HIS blessings and support to overcome all your sufferings.I Pray God to give you the sufficent strength to bear the Loss and show a right way to solve all your problems.
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• Singapore
9 Nov 07
Thanks ganga..Thanks for the prayers. Pls. pray also for my mom..for I think right now, she has really felt the loss of my sister. She said the loss of my father was somehow bearable to her, but with the loss of my sister within weeks time, she doesn't think she can handle it..:( How I wish I could be able to comfort my mom...for now, all I am depending is His strength and promises...to withstand all these..
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• China
10 Nov 07
family members from whom you find love and sense of beloning are all of a sudden gone, and gone for ever . i really feel the anguish for you, dear friend. i will cross my finger for you, and pray god to save you from the hell and bless you to return hope and expectation as soon as possible! but i think the most grieved one is probably your mother,for, you live so far and there won't be one intimate person near her, she will feel so lonely and helpless. hope you will bring your mother with you ! good luck, my friend!
• Singapore
10 Nov 07
Thanks colourless..I am contemplating on that too. That's one of my plans and I have asked her. She said she might come with me. We will see when I arrive.We will have a talk because there are also some things to consider like her physical condition . Although my cousin and her family is taking care of her right now.I feel too that it's way too much different if i am around. I just pray and hope when she is here in Singapore , she will enjoy her stay here.
• China
9 Nov 07
I feel very sorry about that,this moment Idont konw how to console you ,maybe praying for you is the best way . God bless you,eveything is gonging to be fine
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• Singapore
9 Nov 07
Thanks proteins..at this very moment too..i feel I am so drained...i think I'm gona feel sick..So help me God.
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